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A to Z of Services

• Access for disabled people

• Access to information

  The Parish Council has adopted a publication scheme which sets out how it will publish information about its operation. Follow the link for full details.

• Burials

• Bus stops and shelters

• Car parks

  On-street parking is free. Please adhere to any parking restrictions imposed and be mindful of residents properties

• Cemeteries

• Community development

• Conservation areas

• Council land & property

  The Council owns no property but is responsible for Church Meadow along with other smaller pieces of land

• Councillors

  Bill Crooks is the Borough Councillor, Ivan Ould is the County Councillor

• Country parks

  Snibston Discovery Park is nearby at Coalville, Twycross Zoo is in Warwickshire

• Crime prevention

  The Parish Council is active in trying to reduce crime and attends local crime forums and has forged close links with the local Police. See our meeting minutes for monthly updates

• Dog litter bins

• Entertainment and events

  Entertainment and events take place throughout the year, such as the Summer Fete and Brass Band concerts. They will be advertised on the Parish website, in our minutes and on the Parish noticeboard.

• Footpaths (rights of way)

• Halls for hire

  Please contact Dovebank School directly for details of charges to hire the School Hall.

• Leisure and culture

• Litter bins

• Local history

• Parish Councillors

  There are 5 Parish Councillors and 1 Parish Clerk. The Councillors are elected every 4 years (unless a vacancy arises) The next Parish elections are to be held in 2011

• Parks and gardens

• Parks and grounds maintenance

  The Parish Council put this out to Tender every 4 years. The date for next Tender is 2011.

• Planning applications

  Planning applications are posted on the website and will also be posted on the Noticeboards. The Councillors may make objections to any that are deemed unsuitable.

• Public meetings

  Parishioners are welcome at all Parish Council meetings, however, permission must be sought prior to the meeting if a member of the Public wishes to speak at the meeting. This is to ensure that the Councillors are able to counduct all Council business in the allocated timescales. Any other public meetings will be advertised

• Public services

• Records offices

  The nearest Record office is in Wigston Contact: The Record Office Telephone: 0116 2571080 Fax: 0116 2571120 E-mail: recordoffice@leics.gov.uk The Record Office exists to preserve and provide access to a wide range of Resources which can be used to research the history and culture of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. The extensive collections, dating from the Domesday Book to yesterday, include archives, books, newspapers, maps, photographs, videos and sound recordings. The Record Office enables you to access all these resources to find out about your family tree, house history, local study, school, college or university projects, and a host of other topics.

• Sports and recreation facilities

• Sports grounds

• Street furniture

• Street lighting

• Verge maintenance

• Village greens

• Youth services

  There is a Youth Bus that often visits the Parish